Patient Benefit Advisor

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Ensures all services are financially secure. Provides accurate and timely insurance verification, benefit review and determination of patient financial liability. Collects patient financial liability. Educates patients on available payment options and internal/external assistance programs. Provides assistance in initiation of insurance authorization and notification to insurance companies of patient admissions within required time limits. Creates a positive patient experience by always being polite, compassionate and professional.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Hospital/medical business office experience with insurance procedures and patient interaction: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Educates patients on benefits and programs. Collects demographic and insurance information from patients, collects expected patient responsibility or makes arrangements for the collection of that amount, and financially secures the account. Determines accounts that may be eligible for government assistance programs or hospital charity care.
• Works with patients to ensure encounters are financially secured prior to time of discharge. This includes insurance verification and collection of patient financial liability. It also may include notification to payer of admission and/or assistance in initiating authorization.
• Responds to questions from patients, insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to an account. Educates patients on available external assistance programs as well as hospital charity/discount program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.